Week 15 (6th) TEST A "Divide Whole Numbers by Fractions"

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What is the process to divide a whole number by a fraction?

Back

To divide a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

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What is the reciprocal of a number?

Back

The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number. For example, the reciprocal of 2 is 1/2.

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How do you find the fraction of a whole?

Back

To find the fraction of a whole, divide the part by the whole. For example, if there are 3 sprinkles on 8 donuts, the fraction is 3/8.

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What is the reciprocal of 22/5?

Back

The reciprocal of 22/5 is 5/22.

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What does it mean to divide by a fraction?

Back

Dividing by a fraction means to multiply by its reciprocal.

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Calculate: 5 ÷ 1/6

Back

5 ÷ 1/6 = 5 x 6 = 30.

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What is 7 divided by 1/3?

Back

7 ÷ 1/3 = 7 x 3 = 21.

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What is a whole number?

Back

A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals, including zero.

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'numerator/denominator'.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the denominator.